Question

Which among the following is considered as the immediate reason behind the national uprising of 1857?

• A. Political dissatisfaction.
• B. Induction of Enfield Rifle in the army.
• C. Economic exploitation.
• D. Social reformation.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Induction of Enfield Rifle in the army.

Induction of the Enfield Rifle in the army is considered as the immediate reason for the outburst of the national uprising of 1857. To load the Enfield rifle, the soldiers had to bite off the ends of cartridges rumoured to be lubricated of pig and cow fat. Ingesting products made of these animals hurt the religious sentiments of Indian soldiers.